Genesis
- Theology
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Baker Academic (Baker Publishing Group)
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
Examine the Old Testament from within the living tradition of the Catholic ChurchThe New Testament volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture series (CCSS) have been widely acclaimed. The series now includes readable yet substantive Old Testament commentaries that integrate the best of contemporary biblical scholarship with the traditional understanding of the Old Testament books as prophesying and prefiguring Christ. Commentary features include:● Careful exegesis of the biblical text from the perspective of Catholic faith● In the Light of Christ feature that considers how Old Testament passages are fulfilled in Christ and the New Covenant● Reflection and Application sections for daily Christian living● Biblical Background and Living Tradition sidebars that include quotations from Church Fathers, saints, and Church documents● Biblical, Catechism, and Lectionary cross-references● Suggested resources and an index of pastoral subjects● Biblical text from the RSV-2CEIn Genesis, respected scholar and popular speaker Mary Healy offers a detailed yet accessible interpretation of each passage of Genesis. She opens up the incomparable riches of this book as the beginning of the story of salvation and the foundation of biblical doctrines concerning God, creation, human nature, sexuality and marriage, sin, and God's covenant with Israel. Drawing on Christian tradition, she shows how types and foreshadowing in Genesis point forward to the fulfillment of God's plan in Christ. Written from a standpoint of faith in the Holy Spirit's inspiration of Scripture, CCSS Old Testament commentaries are designed for preaching, teaching, and applying Scripture to Christian life today. General editors for the series are Mary Healy (Sacred Heart Major Seminary), Mark Giszczak (Augustine Institute), and Peter S. Williamson (Sacred Heart Major Seminary).
Endorsements (5)
“Recognizing that both Christ and Christians are already present in the book of Genesis, Mary Healy elucidates the book's types, figures, and foreshadowings with deftness and lucidity. The result is that primeval and patriarchal history sparkle anew in the themes of blessing, sin, seed, covenant, family healing, and divine providence. Healy is a prolific author and biblical expositor, and her latest foray into the Old Testament is a remarkable accomplishment that preachers and lay folk will explore with immense spiritual benefit.”
“Mary Healy has written a Genesis commentary that strikes a beautiful balance of excellent scholarship and pastoral and spiritual sensitivity. This commentary doesn't just inform; it edifies and inspires. This is the first resource on the book of Genesis I would recommend to any Catholic!”
“Mary Healy's commentary on Genesis combines outstanding contemporary scholarship with the ancient wisdom of the Church. She shows how the book is a prologue for the entire Bible, revealing the deepest truths about the origins of the world, sin and evil, and God's chosen people. Interpreting the book within the whole Christian canon, she guides readers to contemplate Christ's hidden presence in the inspired text and how certain passages prefigure or point toward the New Covenant. For theological scholars and students, homilists and catechists, and all who wish to delve into Scripture, this is a trustworthy guide to reading Genesis from the heart of the Church for pastoral ministry today. Highly recommended!”
“Mary Healy writes with clarity, erudition, and spiritual depth. She seamlessly weaves literary, historical, and theological interpretations. This is exactly the commentary that teachers, researchers, preachers, theologians, and motivated lay readers are looking for.”
“The New Testament volumes in this series have served me as a constant resource: deeply scholarly, firmly in touch with the Catholic tradition, and impressively readable and teachable. But among Christians today, the Old Testament often is neglected or treated as unintelligible—with the result being a tragic impoverishment of faith. Giszczak's inaugural Old Testament volume is evidence that the same qualities that have set this series apart will be on display in its commentaries on the Old Testament. All Catholics should have these trustworthy volumes at hand.”
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